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Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system

Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER223
State Code
OFB49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce plants for a permaculture garden system using propagation techniques and basic growing methods, including nutrition and potting media, suitable for small scale propagation systems.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to propagate plants
  • 1.1 Identify plants to be reproduced and select propagation method
  • 1.2 Source and acquire suitable plant materials for propagation
  • 1.3 Select, check and prepare materials and resources
  • 1.4 Prepare containers with media according to selected propagation method
  • 1.5 Implement hygiene practices according to workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 1.6 Identify hazards and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
2. Undertake propagation activities
  • 2.1 Prepare propagation material according to propagation plan
  • 2.2 Place prepared propagation material into growing environment according to selected propagation method
  • 2.3 Label propagated plants according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Record propagation activity according to workplace procedures
3. Maintain health of plants during propagation
  • 3.1 Maintain optimal growing environment to ensure successful plant production outcomes
  • 3.2 Monitor health of plants under propagation and implement remedial action where risk is identified
  • 3.3 Check plants under propagation for indicators of success
  • 3.4 Transfer successfully propagated plants into subsequent growing conditions according to propagation method and propagation plan
  • 3.5 Prepare propagated plants for transfer into final growing position according to plant species requirements
4. Maintain garden propagation system year-round
  • 4.1 Implement seasonal biosecurity and hygiene practices for propagation activities according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Monitor and maintain mother stock for propagation purposes
  • 4.3 Maintain stocks of resources required for seasonal propagation activities
  • 4.4 Update records of propagation outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO76 AHCPER214 Propagate plants for a permaculture garden system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB4 AHC21722 Certificate II in Permaculture Qualification